curtm 11 #1 Posted April 11, 2016 Well picked up the new to me 520HC, all original, original owner, Original manual, every oil change, grease, part replaced documented with accompanying documentation, love these old tractors, although i run a small engine shop on the side from my real job, i love working on these older tractors, I work mostly on the mtd's of the world but every year buy 2 or 3 machines like Ingersols, Older cadets etc, i love seeing how these older machines like these wheel horses are built and if taken care of will outlast the new machines 10x, even the new deeres are nothing but a bunch of stamped tin and cast aluminum, i currently have a 3185 cadet (pre MTD) with hyd lift quick attach berco 48" blower and quick change hyd lift and angle blade, i think the wheel horse will probably stay in my stable, love the engineering in this thing check out some of the pics, it has never been painted Curt 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #2 Posted April 11, 2016 Welcome to Red Square! great 520-HC! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,534 #3 Posted April 11, 2016 IMO the 520 HC is my favorite worker for sure. Low center of gravity and a ton of power. Also is a tad bit faster than the other 520s.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curtm 11 #4 Posted April 11, 2016 would like to get a blower for it eventually Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #5 Posted April 11, 2016 I have many models but if I could keep only one it would be my 1989 520-HC. Here is one of my HCs taking a work break. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #7 Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) ya once you wrench on a wheelhorse other machines are a pain to work on,and they work even better than the simplicicty of them,keep that onan clean and don't overheat it and she will be good for years more.just noticed you arnt too far from me,welcome to redsquare,fellow ontarion Edited April 11, 2016 by can whlvr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatboy 565 #8 Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Yea buddy real nice machine !! My 520H is my favorite toy ! Lol , but as mentioned above keep the Onan clean,, i would take the shrowd off seeing as it is new to you and clean engine off real good , so you dont have to worry about the heat problems,, i did the same on my 520 also,, well worth the time it takes to do it,, and welcome to red square buddy ,, from your neighbor to the south !! Edited April 11, 2016 by Phatboy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curtm 11 #9 Posted April 11, 2016 where is hocklyvally ontario , yes i have rebuilt many of the onans over the years, very good engine, $$$$$ to rebuild, in fact i did a 18 and a 20 HP last summer, but you guys do know you're stuff about these engines, back cylinder is always the issue with the heat problem, the deere's also have the same issue, with the heat good info, appreciate Curt where do ya get the headlight bezels for these, anyone ever try to convert the lights to LEDs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #10 Posted April 11, 2016 hockley is just outside Orangeville,which is north of Brampton,theres a guy who sells stuff around London a fair bit,keep an eye for him on kijiji Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #11 Posted April 11, 2016 @curtm Nice looking 520! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #12 Posted April 11, 2016 32 minutes ago, curtm said: where is hocklyvally ontario , yes i have rebuilt many of the onans over the years, very good engine, $$$$$ to rebuild, in fact i did a 18 and a 20 HP last summer, but you guys do know you're stuff about these engines, back cylinder is always the issue with the heat problem, the deere's also have the same issue, with the heat good info, appreciate Curt where do ya get the headlight bezels for these, anyone ever try to convert the lights to LEDs Very nice project! I got bezels on eBay that were toro part. Only like $20ish shipped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curtm 11 #13 Posted April 11, 2016 can ya send me the link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362 #14 Posted April 12, 2016 What does the "HC" designation stand for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,106 #15 Posted April 12, 2016 1 hour ago, curtm said: convert the lights to LEDs There have been a few threads on here about LED headlight conversions, do a search at the top right of the home page and you can read a few. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #16 Posted April 12, 2016 A very nice machine you picked up there. HC stands for Hydro & Commercial I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curtm 11 #17 Posted April 12, 2016 true that this is my daily mower, blower and pusher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatboy 565 #18 Posted April 12, 2016 4 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: What does the "HC" designation stand for? Hey elcamino noice seeing ya buddy !! Lol "HC" stands for "Hydro Commercial" its made for like landscapers and what not ,, it doesnt habe all the bells and whistles that the H has like stainless air cleaner and muffler cover, stuff like that and goes i think 2 mph faster than the regular H model,,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #19 Posted April 12, 2016 Nice horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
